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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,417.08, 213,093.54 and 87,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,417.08, 213,093.54 and 87,349.08 is: 120,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,417.08 : 213,093.54 = 87,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,417.08/213,093.54 = 87,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,417.08x = 213,093.54 × 87,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,417.08x = 18,613,524,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613,524,672.94/154,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,540.58

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